Mr George Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science (Major in Metallurgy) from University of New South Wales, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Fellow of the Institute of Energy (UK) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy. Mr Edwards was also a past President of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, a past Chairperson of Standards Australia and of ASX-Listed SAI Global Limited, an international certification company.
Mr Edwards completed vocational experience working on a mineral sand treatment plant in northern NSW and later was involved with another beach sand project on Stradbroke Island in Southern Queensland.
Mr Edwards has been involved in the mineral and coal industries in both Australia and internationally for over fifty-five (55) years, including having part owned and operated three (3) export coking coal mines in Australia.
Mr Edwards is, and will be, a non-independent Director.